Politics · October 8, 2026
Elon Musk to receive National Medal of Science after Trump rift
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President Donald Trump awarded the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other prominent tech leaders at a White House ceremony. This honor follows a period of public friction between Trump and Musk regarding government spending and electric vehicle policies earlier in the year. The ceremony also recognized figures such as Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su for their contributions to technology and innovation.
President Donald Trump awarded the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other prominent tech leaders at a White House ceremony. This honor follows a period of public friction between Trump and Musk regarding government spending and electric vehicle policies earlier in the year. The ceremony also recognized figures such as Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su for their contributions to technology and innovation.